About Cattau
The surname Cattau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "katte" meaning "cat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had cat-like qualities or characteristics, such as agility or stealth. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who owned or cared for cats. Surnames derived from animals were common in medieval times and often served to describe a person's appearance, behavior, or occupation.
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The surname Cattau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cattau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cattau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cattau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.